Preparing For Marriage | Part V

Haaaappy Monday, folks! We hope you had a fabulous weekend! We sure did!

We’re wrapping up our Preparing For Marriage series today with something that seems a bit obvious, but is really important: talk about the big stuff. Broad, we know, but bear with us!

These days, life is busy. REALLY busy. You meet someone, you get to know each other, you go on dates and text back and forth in between classes, on work breaks, or sitting at stop lights. You fall in love, decide you want to spend forever together, he proposes, and then the wedding planning madness begins. It’s starting to make sense how it could be easier to skip over the “big stuff,” isn’t it? Don’t let the chaos of life stop you from having the conversations that matter. Small talk is fine in the beginning, but please don’t avoid talking about topics that can honestly be make-or-breakers.

We once heard a man tell us the story of meeting a woman and falling madly in love with her. The feeling was mutual so they got engaged. Some time into the engagement the woman began talking about the children they would have some day, much to the man’s surprise. He never had the desire to have children, and decided to part ways with his fiancé. Don’t wait to talk about these things!! Kids, pets, finances, faith, politics, jobs, where to live, how to handle holidays, household responsibilities, the list can go on and on!

You may be getting married next week, or you may not be engaged yet. Wherever you are right now, if there is a topic you know in the back of your mind that you have been avoiding: 1. It’s a big red flag if you are avoiding the topic. It is NOT going to be any easier to address it when you are married!! 2. Go talk to them about it ASAP!

Marriage is a sacred covenant and is not to be taken lightly. We encourage you to be absolutely sure that you and your honey are on the same page on big issues. The more you prepare now, the stronger, healthier and happier your marriage will be later, we promise!

Have a fabulous Monday!